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Google announces special edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air launching in September
The themed fitness tracker pairs with Android's Health Connect to sync sleep data directly to the Pokémon Sleep mobile app.
The short version
- Google introduced a special edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air styled with a sleeping Pikachu design.
- The device retains the hardware functionality of the standard Fitbit Air and syncs sleep data to the Pokémon Sleep app via Android's Health Connect.
- Preorders are open, with shipments scheduled to begin on September 15.
Key facts
- Google revealed a special edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air featuring a 'Sleepy Blue' colorway and a sleeping Pikachu print.[Engadget]
- The device operates identically to the standard Fitbit Air hardware and uses Android's Health Connect to transfer sleep data to the Pokémon Sleep app.[Engadget]
- Preorders began immediately on Target and the Google Store ahead of an official September 15 shipping date.[Engadget]
- Purchasers receive three free months of Google Health Premium, which incorporates a Gemini-powered health coach.[Engadget]